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Thonet Furniture

Austrian, German

For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.

Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. 

Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products of the day. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers, with his sons in 1853

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.

Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.

Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture.

The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and the business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)

Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot

Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.

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Creator: Thonet
1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - original upholstery with minor sings of use

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Grey Bauhaus Sofa Made in 1930s Czechia by Robert Slezak, Designed by Thonet
Grey Bauhaus Sofa Made in 1930s Czechia by Robert Slezak, Designed by Thonet

Grey Bauhaus Sofa Made in 1930s Czechia by Robert Slezak, Designed by Thonet

By Robert Slezák, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholstered with high qualit...

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

$500Sale Price / item|20% Off

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with leather upholstered seat and backrest for comfort. Price for 1 6 available.

Category

Late 20th Century Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Perfect original condition, really exceptionally well preserved. Only the upholstery is new, with woven decor inspired by Gustav Klimt paintings. The wooden bases were perfectly clea...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Textile, Bentwood

1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s - Made of wood, fabric. - Good, original condition. - Seat height 47 cm - The wood shows signs of use - Fabric suitable for exchange.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat Arm Rocking Chair
Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat Arm Rocking Chair

Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat Arm Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat and back Arm Rocking Chair with blue cushion seat. Measures 18" in width, 28" in depth and 28" in height. Seat height is 18" and s...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood & Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet
Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood & Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet

Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood & Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage modern two-seat settee or bench of oak bentwood, chrome, and upholstery attributed to Thonet. It is in wonderful vintage condition. The wood, chrome, and fabric are ...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Style Thonet Writing Desk/ Table
Vienna Secession Style Thonet Writing Desk/ Table

Vienna Secession Style Thonet Writing Desk/ Table

By Thonet

Located in North Miami, FL

This all original Vienna Secession style table/ desk with linoleum embedded top and stunning brass covers over feet. Extremely attractive piece with some minor signs of age and wear.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Original "Thonet" Office Chair
Original "Thonet" Office Chair

Original "Thonet" Office Chair

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Original "Thonet" Office Chair

By Thonet

Located in Medina, OH

"Thonet" office arm chair in its original fabric. "Thonet" stamped under chair. It is in great condition and perfect to be added to an office!

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic and iconic Prague armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Imported from Czechoslovakia by Stendig in the 1960s. Wood in good shape. Original cane needs to be redone ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet
Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Jugendstil bentwood plant stan by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped. Sold per piece. Twenty pieces available. Produced...

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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

FiNE VICTORIAN BENTWOOD THONET STAMPED DRESSING TABLE & HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STOOL
FiNE VICTORIAN BENTWOOD THONET STAMPED DRESSING TABLE & HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STOOL

FiNE VICTORIAN BENTWOOD THONET STAMPED DRESSING TABLE & HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STOOL

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 19th century Victorian Thonet bentwood dressing table and height adjustable stool Please note...

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1880s European Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Bentwood

1960s dining table, Thonet, Vintage
1960s dining table, Thonet, Vintage

1960s dining table, Thonet, Vintage

By Thonet

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic dining table by Thonet from the 1960s. High quality chromed tubular steel frame and table top in ash veneer with solid wood edge. very good workmanship high-quality materials...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children
Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children

Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Small Thonet rocking chair no.10 for children.

Category

1930s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of beech wood - Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 39 cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

20th Century Thonet Austrian Bentwood Hatrack
20th Century Thonet Austrian Bentwood Hatrack

20th Century Thonet Austrian Bentwood Hatrack

By Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Bentwood hatrack / coat tree with replaced finial top (original THONET paper label).  

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Pair of Secession Armchairs Atr. Adolf Loos Ex. by Thonet
Pair of Secession Armchairs Atr. Adolf Loos Ex. by Thonet

Pair of Secession Armchairs Atr. Adolf Loos Ex. by Thonet

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Pair of secession armchairs atr. Adolf Loos ex. by Thonet in original condition.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau Thonet chair.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary
Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary

Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary

$269Sale Price / item|20% Off

Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary

By Thonet

Located in Debrecen, HU

Discover this elegant and sturdy bar stool from the early 1970s, crafted by Hajdúthonet in Debrecen, Hungary, specifically for the American market. This unique piece is made of bent ...

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1970s Hungarian Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953

By Thonet, Pierre Paulin

Located in Vienna, AT

This iconic small midcentury modern writing desk was designed by Pierre Paulin 1953 and produced by Thonet, Model CM141. It features a Base in black lacquered steel surmounted by a...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet in very nice original codition with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Secession Thonet Coffee Table
Secession Thonet Coffee Table

Secession Thonet Coffee Table

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession Thonet coffee table in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1970s Beech Coffee Table  by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970s Beech Coffee Table  by TON, Czechoslovakia

1970s Beech Coffee Table by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann
4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann

4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Bugholzstühle (Modell: 811) von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das seltene Modell wurde von Josef Hoffmann entworfen und besticht durch seine funktionale...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Beech

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- antique pram for two children - for twins - late 19th century - probably made by Thonet - original very good condition - unrestored - cleaned - metal c...

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19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

1970s Set of Two Rare Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1970s Set of Two Rare Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1970s Set of Two Rare Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been repolished - Measures: height of seat 46 cm.

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Red High-Quality Leather Bauhaus Sofa by Thonet, Chrome, Fully Restored, 1930s
Red High-Quality Leather Bauhaus Sofa by Thonet, Chrome, Fully Restored, 1930s

Red High-Quality Leather Bauhaus Sofa by Thonet, Chrome, Fully Restored, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Red high-quality leather Bauhaus sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Period : 1930-1939. Source : Czechia (Czechoslovakia). Maker : Thonet Material : Beech, high-quality leat...

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, bent maple, swivel armchairs by Thonet with newly upholstered seats, backs and armrests in cream leather. Measure: The arm height is 26 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Maple

1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet
1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet

1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac. - Measures: height of the armrests are 71cm. - height of seat 44 cm.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model: T29 This exceptional pair of nightstands (model T29) is a masterpiece of modern architecture and design. Designed by one of the most prominent figures of the Bauhaus school, ...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

It is unique, the only known piece, made to order for a special customer. This unique armchair has never been shown in a regular sales catalog. Documents about the armchair were kept only in the in-house archive of the Thonet company. Thonet B...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

ZPM Radomsko for Thonet Bentwood Cafe Armchair
ZPM Radomsko for Thonet Bentwood Cafe Armchair

ZPM Radomsko for Thonet Bentwood Cafe Armchair

By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Bentwood furniture came to prominence in the early 1900s, and was a staple in cafes and restaurants in Europe. This is a bentwood armchair, designed by ZPM Radomsko in Poland and pro...

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Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Thonet Bentwood Armchairs No. 17
Set of 2 Thonet Bentwood Armchairs No. 17

Set of 2 Thonet Bentwood Armchairs No. 17

By Thonet

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Beautiful set of two original Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, Model No. 17, a historic design first introduced in the early 20th century and later reissued by Thonet during the 1970s–1980...

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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet table Nr.91
Thonet table Nr.91

Thonet table Nr.91

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Solid and compact in beautiful original condition. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra
Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra

Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra

By Tatra Pravenec, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Solid and compact. Minor repairs made. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. This chair was designed in a functionalist style for the world-famous shoe company Baťa.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III
Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III

Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III

By Thonet

Located in Charmes, FR

Beautiful set of 6 chairs, model no. 2, by Thonet. This model is visible in the 1899 catalog, but these chairs were produced much earlier. Between 1870 and 1880. Late Napoleon III pe...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Armchairs KF-406 by Walter Knoll for Thonet, 1930s
Early Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Armchairs KF-406 by Walter Knoll for Thonet, 1930s

Early Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Armchairs KF-406 by Walter Knoll for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Walter Knoll

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930 - extremely rare - maker: Thonet (marked) - design:L Walter Knoll - publicated (see the pictures) - original condition suitable for new upholstery - chrome with patina.

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Thonet, M. Breuer, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Thonet, M. Breuer, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Thonet, M. Breuer, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet. Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Material: Chrome-plated Steel Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Made by in...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modernist Thonet A 745 F Bentwood Armchair, 1930s
Modernist Thonet A 745 F Bentwood Armchair, 1930s

Modernist Thonet A 745 F Bentwood Armchair, 1930s

By Thonet, Tatra

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

A striking manifestation of modernist innovation, this bentwood armchair, originally designed by Thonet in the 1930s for the Baťa shoemaking company in Zlín, is a striking example of...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric
1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric

By Thonet, Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in Zinc luxury fabric :SOL silver grey

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Thonet Bent Plywood Armchairs by Joe Atkinson, Set of 5
Midcentury Thonet Bent Plywood Armchairs by Joe Atkinson, Set of 5

Midcentury Thonet Bent Plywood Armchairs by Joe Atkinson, Set of 5

By Thonet, Joe Atkinson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of five bent plywood armchair dining chairs Designed by Joe Atkinson for the Thonet furniture company. Each chair features a bent wood construction wi...

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1950s American Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Siesta Medizinal by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
Siesta Medizinal by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s

Siesta Medizinal by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Hans & Wassili Luckhardt

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Design classic “Siesta Medizinal” by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet Frankenberg with a height adjustable leather neck support as well...

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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920
Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920

Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920

By Thonet

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Thonet black bentwood stool - 20th Thonet - Side Stool - Mid-Century Measures : Ø 42cm H:47cm Materials : Wood - Cane Manufacturer’s mark stamped under th...

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20th Century European Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903
Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903

Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903

By Joseph Urban, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil Vintage Authentic Side Chair Slipper Chair Desk Chair Model No. 405 by Joseph Urban for Gebrüder Thonet circa 1903, Vienna. A wonderful chair or side chair from stained be...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet
214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Ravenna, IT

The famous coffee chair designed by Michael Thonet in 1859 is still considered the world's most successful industrial product. It marks the beginning of the history of modern furnitu...

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Early 2000s German American Classical Thonet Furniture

Materials

Reed, Hardwood

1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts have been refurbished. - Height of seat 45 cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in The Hague, NL

Rare Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet. It's a family piece and it is marked -as you can see in the pictures- so the authenticity is guaranteed. A timeless design icon, which blends in many different interior styles. It has oxidation on the chrome plated steel and it is painted black. The construction still is really good. This is an outstanding opportunity to become the happy owner of an authentic Marcel Breuer B12...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or chairs from maple wood in honey brown color tone by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet 1953 Vienna. A gorgeous set of eight (...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Highest height: 55 cm (21.7 in) Lowest height: 43 cm (16.9 in) Diameter: 52 cm (20.5 in) This piano stool is an elegant and functional accessory from the Czechoslovak Art Deco perio...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970

By Thonet, Francesco Zaccone

Located in Almelo, NL

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet golf dining chairs, Germany, 1970 Presenting this stunning set of 12 ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifu...

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

By August Thonet, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

19th century bentwood Thonet table
19th century bentwood Thonet table

19th century bentwood Thonet table

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

19th century bentwood Thonet table professionally stained and repolished.

Category

19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet office chair with rattan seat
Thonet office chair with rattan seat

Thonet office chair with rattan seat

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet office chair with rattan seat professionally stained and repolished, new handmade rattan seat.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech

1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson

1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson

By Ben Thompson, Thonet, Walter Gropius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an outstanding set of 4 W199 Birch Armchairs, designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Gebruder Thonet in 1951. They were produced in Austria in the early 1950s and th...

Category

1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet

Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs executed by Thonet in 1999. Original vintage condition with signs of usage.

Category

1990s Slovak Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Thonet card table
Thonet card table

Thonet card table

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Jugendstil floding card table by Thonet in very nice original condition, repolished.

Category

1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.
Questions About Thonet Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.